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N945 NAM

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,728 mi
Last recorded34,728 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN945 NAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 34,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 34,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Throttle sticky on full lock

oil leak at sump area

Pass 21 May 2022 34,657 miles

Rear brake pads (back plate corroding)

Pass 21 May 2021 34,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper cable mount insacure

Fail 21 May 2021 34,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper cable mount insacure

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,400 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 34,400 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,235 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 34,235 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play frame mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,402 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 33,402 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,036 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight bind to front wheel

Fail 7 Oct 2014 33,036 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight bind to front wheel

Fail 4 Apr 2013 32,848 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,848 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,276 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Jun 2010 31,276 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Chain guard missing

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,640 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 28,878 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,564 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,894 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?

Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
787
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 276
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 221
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 213
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 200
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 169
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N945 NAM is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 25,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Bandit fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 276 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N945 NAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Bandit typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N945 NAM is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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